Community Public Hearing on Bill C-11 The Refugee Reform Bill (Part 1)

Part 1/15: Introductory remarks by Avvy Go (Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic). Michele Landsberg serves as moderator.

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney has introduced a new bill to reform Canada's refugee determination system. To date, there has been no public consultation on this important piece of legislation.

Members of the community gathered on May 6, 2010 at Ryerson University (in Toronto, Canada) to learn about proposed changes to the law, and its potential impact on refugee claimants.

Hosted by the Canadian Council for Refugees, FCJ Refugee Centre, Metro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic, and Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants.

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